Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer of Health Sciences

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Colorado Mesa University is seeking qualified Adjunct Lecturer applicants for the Department of Health Sciences. This position is responsible for teaching class, lab and/or clinicals. The person in this position will teach undergraduate Health Sciences students, which may include teaching in specific specialty areas of Health Sciences (e.g., nursing, medical laboratory technology, radiologic sciences, respiratory therapy, surgical technology, and diagnostic medical sonography). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. The standard teaching load is less than 9 course credit hours per semester or less than 18 credits over an academic year. Provide guidance for undergraduate Health Sciences students in class, lab and/or clinical settings. Give timely feedback on students’ written assignments and clinical competence. Promote positive and productive relationships with clinical agencies, preceptors, and Health Sciences program faculty/staff/students. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information to students, colleagues, and clinical partners.

Salary

$600-$850 per credit hour. Commensurate with education and experience. ‌

Minimum Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited school, in the area in which you teach. (Note: For didactic courses, faculty must hold at least one degree level above the level of the program being taught.) At least one year of experience in the specialty in which you teach. Nursing

Minimum Qualifications

Required: Possess an unencumbered Colorado registered nurse (RN) license. At least two years as a professional nurse with at least 1 year of experience in the area in which they teach. Must have a graduate degree (a minimum of a MSN) from a nationally accredited school to teach didactic.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree preferred. Experience leading undergraduate Health Sciences students in clinical, lab and/or classroom learning. Experience serving as or working with clinical preceptors. Experience in teaching online, in person, and in simulated environments. Proficiency with or experience with Learning Platforms (i.e., D2L, Canvas, Blackboard). Experience with creating and/or revising online assessment & evaluation methods and technology. Experience and understanding of student and/or patient confidentiality.

How To Apply

Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a: Cover letter Resume or CV Names and contact information of three (3) professional references Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire) Direct Inquiries Contact: Renae Phillips, rdphilli@coloradomesa.edu Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education. Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed. A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings. Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands. The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.